Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant in York. The role involves providing specialized care to a young client with complex needs. Candidates must have at least 3 months of care experience, good communication skills, and be pet-friendly. This part-time position offers competitive pay and flexible scheduling. Join the team and make a difference in someone’s life.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Supportive management

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• 3 months’ care experience required.
• Must have clear communication skills.
• Drivers are essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to the client, ensuring all needs are met.
• Remain vigilant to the client's complex care requirements.
• Support outdoor activities and personal care tasks.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

Pet friendly

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant – Location: York, YO61 • Pay Rate: £15.00 - £20.00 per hour • Shifts: Part Time, Days & Nights (6-12 hour shifts)

About us

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every individual we support has unique needs – we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements. We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment – and we’re looking for people who share those values.

Meet Our Client

Our client is an energetic and fun-loving boy who thrives on outdoor adventures, sensory play, and plenty of laughter. He enjoys school, loves stories and being read to, and adores the attention from his Labrador, Elmo. Music outdoors brings him joy, and he participates in hydro swimming sessions and horse-riding therapy. Throughout the day and night, you will provide specialised care, remaining vigilant to his needs and ensuring all his complex care requirements are fully met.

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff. This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.

What You’ll Need

• 3 months’ care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills
• Drivers are essential for this position
• Pet friendly as our client does have a pet dog

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
• Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
• Reward & recognition programme
• Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
• Opportunity to grow within a values-led, national care provider

Our funded training, including clinical skills, comes at no cost to you, though attendance is unpaid.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and meet the requirements outlined above, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV through this job board.

For more information about this role or our recruitment process, please visit our website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Apollo Home Healthcare team.

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, advertising numerous vacancies on behalf of our clients and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.